Ribbon blenders are large, specialized blenders designed for mixing materials in bulk. As ribbon blender can mix almost any bulk solids together, it has gained increased traction as the workhorse of solids-solids blending in recent years. Although dry blending is the primary function of ribbon blenders, they are also being used for preparing pastas or flowable slurries, and are also witnessing adoption for mixing small amounts of liquids into a solid. With an ability to operate in batches as well as continuously, and with one or more mixer shafts, ribbon blenders make a viable option for blending across diverse processing industries.

In 2018, GEA Group turned Pfizer plant into a smart facility. The recent inclusion of a GEA Group’s suite of automatic, highly efficient production equipment to Pfizer’s Freiburg plant to manufacture capsules and tablets, has transformed the facility into a smart factory.

In 2018, a leading powder mixer manufacturer Vortex announced the launch of a new consumer-centric website that covers all the services provided by the company. The new website carries all information related to industrial powder mixers and blenders to help customers make a well informed decision. Through this website, the company aims to expand its virtual reach to grow its product sales.

In 2016, a leading player in ribbon blenders market, Munson Machinery, introduced HIM124-S316 high-intensity continuous blender. Munson Machinery’s new blender provides low to high shear as desired for quick blending or homogenizing of dry solids, pastes, slurries or agglomerates when processing food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or any other contamination-sensitive materials.

With the manufacturers in the F&B industry eying at uniformly blended ingredients to appeal to rapidly altering consumer preferences, demand for ribbon blenders is growing significantly. As ribbon blenders are ideal for blending and mixing most solids as well as light pastes, and provide efficient and economical blending, they are witnessing an increased adoption. Moreover, industrial ribbon blenders comply with high standards as well as sanitary designs and customizable features. As blending is a key process in the production of food products which need ideal mixing to produce high-quality final products, demand for ribbon blenders has been increasing significantly in F&B industry. This growing adoption will further provide impetus to growth in ribbon blenders market.

The growing cost of various food processing equipment has paved way for the adoption of used and reconditioned ribbon blenders. Manufacturers in F&B industry have been eying at cost-effective means and equipment for blending and mixing purposes. This in turn has led to a growing adoption of used and reconditioned equipment, which is limiting the growth in ribbon blenders market. Additionally, many food processing companies are investing in outsourcing their blending needs to contract blending services providers to accelerate overall production, while cutting overall operational costs.

Ribbon Blenders Market – Segmentation

Based on end user, the global ribbon blenders market is segmented into:

Food and beverage industry

Chemical and petrochemical industry

Pharmaceutical industry

Based on types, the global ribbon blenders market is segmented into:

Vertical Ribbon Blenders

Horizontal Ribbon Mixers

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain of the global ribbon blenders market. The report provides an in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macroeconomic indicators and governing factors along with ribbon blenders market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various factors on ribbon blenders market segments and geographies.